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A London Antiquary - A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words,

Title: A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words,
Description: John Camden Hotten, London, 1860. Second Edition, Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 17.5cm x 11cm. xvi, 300 pages. Rebound maroon cloth, gilt lettering. Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the University of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James. Preceded by a History of Cant and Vulgar Language; with Glossaries of Two Secret Languages, Spoken by the Wandering Tribes of London, the Costermongers, and the Patterers. Includes a Cadger's Map of a Begging District. Rebound in late 20th century plain cloth with new endpapers with previous owner's name. Title page tender at gutter and with a few spots of foxing. The interior largely clean. Shipped Weight: .35 kilos.

Keywords: BZDB407 Reference; Unbranded A London Antiquary A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words,

Price: AUD 330.00 = appr. US$ 228.32 Seller: Book Merchant Jenkins
- Book number: 0034576

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